USDA Announces Drought Assistance Programs for Louisiana Farmers and Ranchers

USDA offers Disaster Assistance

USDA  STAFF REPORT   Alexandria, Louisiana, June 8, 2026 – Agricultural operations in Louisiana have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from this adverse weather event.  “We know current drought conditions are adversely impacting crops, land, water supplies and livestock, creating financial and em…

USDA Announces Drought Assistance Programs for Louisiana Farmers and Ranchers

ALEXANDRIA, La. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a range of financial and technical assistance programs to help Louisiana farmers, ranchers and livestock producers recover from drought conditions that have affected agricultural operations across the state. USDA officials said ongoing drought has strained crop production, grazing land, water supplies and livestock operations, prompting...